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Sri Lankan students demand government resign over crisis

Thousands of students from state universities have marched in Sri Lanka’s capital to demand the president and prime minister resign over an economic crisis that has caused severe shortages of essential supplies and disrupted people’s livelihoods and education

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If you don’t know how to use curry leaves, try making this Sri Lankan dal

There’s nothing quite like curry leaves, says Zinara Rathnayake

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Albanese government mobilises diplomacy and aid in effort to counter Sri Lanka people smugglers

The Albanese government has launched a concerted effort to nip in the bud a threatened resumption of the people smuggling trade, with a visit by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil to Sri Lanka and a $50 million aid package for that economically-beleaguered country.

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IMF holds talks in Sri Lanka as cabinet moves to cut president's powers

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team began bailout talks in Sri Lanka on Monday, as the country's cabinet cleared a constitutional amendment to dilute presidential powers that could assuage protesters amid rising tensions.

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Sri Lanka chases down 292 to take series lead vs Australia

The hosts reached their daunting target of 292 to win with nine balls to spare in Colombo and took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series

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India has really helped us during this crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s new PM sounds surprisingly upbeat in possibly the toughest assignment of his long political career

The Hindu

Sri Lanka to resume flights from Jaffna to India in July: Aviation Minister

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority plans to attract 800,000 tourists during the rest of the year

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Red fish curry, tomato rasam, prawn curry: great Sri Lankan recipes

A celebration of Sri Lankan cooking from economist turned restaurateur Cynthia Shanmugalingam

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Smith out, Australia bat against Sri Lanka

Steve Smith has been ruled out of Australia's third one-day international against Sri Lanka with a quad injury, with Aaron Finch winning the toss and batting.

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Sri Lanka's economic crisis has turned into a national emergency, and its people are now calling for help to save lives

Sri Lanka's economic collapse is forcing people all over the country to find unconventional ways to survive. The unique unravelling of a once-middle-income nation has dramatically reshaped how people on the ground are living.

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Unanimous support on need to stand with Lanka in difficult time, says External Affairs Minister

“Chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on the situation in Sri Lanka. A good discussion held in a positive atmosphere on various issues and India’s role,” said Mr. Jaishankar

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Sri Lanka shuts schools, government offices

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities on Friday announced a two-week shutdown of government offices and schools, as public transport ground almost entirely to a halt due to a lack of dollars to pay for imported fuel.

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Sri Lanka asks government employees to work from home amid fuel shortages

Sri Lanka's government on Friday ordered public sector employees to work from home for two weeks due to severe fuel shortages as the island nation grapples with its worst financial turmoil in seven decades.

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As Sri Lanka's economic crisis worsens, Australians are desperate to get family over for 'a bit of relief'

As Sri Lanka's economic crisis worsens with basic supplies dwindling and power outages for large parts of the day, the community in Australia is trying to bring loved ones over for a few months to give them a bit of normalcy.

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Sri Lanka to receive new petrol shipment within three days - minister

Sri Lanka expects a new shipment of petrol within the next three days, its power and energy minister said on Thursday, as the island nation awaits official confirmation from the Indian government for a new $500 million credit line for fuel.

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Injury-hit Aust to bowl first in Sri Lanka

Australia have won the toss and elected to bowl in the second ODI clash with Sri Lanka in Kandy, with spinner Matt Kuhnemann set to make his ODI debut.

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Battered by economic crisis, Sri Lankans seek passport to a better life

R.M.R Lenora stood in a snaking queue outside Sri Lanka's Immigration and Emigration Department headquarters for two days last week, hoping to get a passport and, with it, a chance to leave a country wilting under an economic crisis.

The Hindu

In Sri Lankan crisis, a window of economic opportunity

The fruition of the idea of a Sri Lanka-south India single market sub-region can boost growth across the Palk Strait

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2022

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Maxwell leads Australia to victory over Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Australia needed 12 runs off the last two overs in a revised target and Maxwell ensured his team secured the win with nine balls to spare

Bangkok Post

Looming debt crunch positions Laos as next possible Asia default

Laos, with dwindling cash reserves and surging inflation, is facing some of the same strains that pushed Sri Lanka to default and threatens Pakistan’s balance of payments.

The Independent UK

Glenn Maxwell knocks unbeaten 80 as Australia defeat Sri Lanka

Captain Aaron Finch and Steve Smith got the visitors off to a strong start as they chased a target later revised to 282 from 44 overs.

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